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The Broadway Campus auditorium is undergoing a $1.3 million restoration that is projected to be done by next September.

Lawrence Middle School auditorium renovations underway

As part of a projected $1.3 million capital improvement project the auditorium in now what is called the Broadway Campus building that houses both Lawrence Elementary School — grades three to five — and Lawrence Middle School — grades six to eight — is being refurbished. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/12/18

Lawrence Elementary School teachers Gilynn Cromartie, left, and Geri Miranda (fifth grade) and Linda Rasmussen and Gail Lorberbaum (third grade) showed their appreciation booklets made their students and the PTA.

Lawrence appreciates it's staff

For nearly half the school day at Lawrence Elementary School at the Broadway Campus, specifically room 254, where Shelley Citrin, the school psychologist works, roughly 100 teachers, administrators and staff walked in and out after filling plates with bagels, muffins, pastries or fruit and pouring orange juice, ice tea or a variety of iced coffees into cups. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/21/17

Lawrence Teachers Association members protested their lack of a new contract in the Lawrence Middle School hallway as Board of Education President Murray Forman, left, and Vice President Asher Mansdorf made their way to the board meeting on Nov. 6.

Lawrence teachers demand contract talks, stalled since ’15

More than 200 members of the roughly 280-member Lawrence Teachers Association rallied for a new contract at the district Board of Education meeting on Nov. 6, and, led by union President Lori Skonberg they repeatedly called on the trustees to reopen negotiations. According to the LTA, there have been no contract discussions since Feb. 26, 2015. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/15/17

Lawrence PTA members received training from Nassau Region PTA representatives. In front from left were Tiffany Capers, Region assistant director Section 1, Pat Assortato, region director, Pam Makaea Lawrence High School PTA co-president, Belinda Espinosa, LHS PTA co-president, Lini Bansi, LHS PTA treasurer. In back from left were Gregory Wright, LHS PTA secretary, Diane McPartland, region secretary, Barbara Reynolds, region associate director and Patricia Genco, region treasurer.

Lawrence PTA in training

Lawrence School District Parent Teacher Association members learned more about what their role is and how to be more effective advocates at an in-house training session at the Broadway campus on Sept. 13. more

9/21/17

Sitting Lawrence Board of Education Trustee Asher Mansdorf, left, is being challenged by Asher Matathias. Voting is Tuesday.

Approve the Lawrence spending plan

When Lawrence School District Superintendent Gary Schall retires on June 30, he will hand the administrative baton to Deputy Superintendent Dr. Ann Pedersen. She will inherit a district on solid financial footing. more

5/15/17

For Mother’s Day: An appreciation of their moms

“A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no laws, no pity, it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path.” — Agatha Christie more

Emma Balsam | 5/10/17

Lawrence Elementary School fourth-grader Tali Smith showed South African educator Dr. Berte van Wyk her writing. At left was Janiya Miller, and behind her was Danielle Domanas.

Bridging the cultural divide

Lawrence School District students could have one distinct advantage compared with their peers in other districts: They are more likely to understand and communicate with people from different ethnic backgrounds. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/10/17

Bruce Lee has nothing on Gary Schall

Warren Levi, owner of Warren Levi Martial Arts, in Cedarhurst, presented Lawrence School District Superintendent Gary Schall with an honorary Black Belt and a samurai sword, on April 2. more

5/3/17

Shulamith High School for Girls is in its second year and growing. In Room 214, Rabbi Ya’akov Trump led the Jewish law class.

Not your mother’s yeshiva

The hallway and classroom walls have been freshly painted and are adorned with words and phrases such as “Discover” and “Make Your Parents Proud,” and as you walk through the Shulamith High School for Girls there is a sense that the 35 freshmen and sophomores are really learning. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/13/17

Felice Ackerman, co-director of the Early Childhood Center at the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach, pointed the way as students entered their new school on Monday.

Opening a neighborhood school in Woodmere

Felice Ackerman, co-director of the Early Childhood Center at the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach, greeted children by their first names as they entered their new school on Monday, following up with a question, “Do you know where you’re going?” more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/22/17

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